Crafton and Robinson have been designated as countywide leaders in the 2021 Banner Communities program, announced March 8. “All of our communities have been stressed during this pandemic… Yet, throughout…
Commissioners respond to rock pile
Responding to a series of resident complaints over rock piles amassed at a construction site near a residential neighborhood, Rick Urbano, planning director, advised commissioners to address the concerns in…
Petitioners call on Zubik to reverse school merger
More than 2,500 supporters of St. Philip School in Crafton have signed a petition calling on Bishop David Zubik to overturn a planned merger with St. Margaret of Scotland School…
Council vacancy filled while another resigns
Crafton Borough’s council is experiencing an unexpected reorganization, as current members seek to fill vacancies for those forced to leave due to personal matters. Colton Chandler was selected during the…
Council considers gradual switch to an electric fleet
A plan to transition all fuel-powered Crafton borough vehicles to electric was presented to council Feb. 11 by President Phillip Levasseur. The proposed effort is part of the Department of…
Township cracks down on abandoned vehicles
If your vehicle happens to be out of inspection and you live in Stowe Township, you better move it off of public streets or the police will be doing it…
Shenango Coke air quality project wins inaugural science award
A project tracking air quality in and around Neville Island was recognized by leading engineers and social scientists at the inaugural Constellation Prize ceremony on Feb. 24. Led by environmental…





